Masterful Performance By Two Shamisen Girls Under Sakura Trees Is Simply Awe-Inspiring
It can be a tall order to pick out something that most beautifully represents Japanese culture, but perhaps two selections that would find little argument…
Mochi Ghost Capsule Toys Are The Cutest And Yummiest Ghouls In Town
As if Japan didn’t have enough adorable characters, Panda-No-Ana from Takara Tomy T-Arts is coming out with a new series of squeal-worthy capsule toys. The…
Tokyo’s Halal Kebab Bento Puts A Japanese Spin On Doner Kebabs
Tokyo is abundant in delicious foods and delicacies (it’s been crowned the Michelin guide’s dining capital of the world, after all), but we think the…
Do Your Makeup Like A Sailor Scout With The Crystal Star Compact
If you grew up watching Sailor Moon, chances are you either owned one of the Sailor Moon compacts, or at least wanted to own one….
Pixar Just Got Even Cuter As A Colorful 9-Piece Cake Set
Japanese confectionary chain Ginza Cozy Corner loves celebrating special occasions with their 9-piece cake set, from the premiere of the newest Star Wars movie to…
Japanese Dude Makes Popcorn With a Hair Straightener
Sometimes the right way isn’t necessarily the fun way. One of the coolest things about making popcorn is watching it pop, which is why many…
Godzilla Thrashes Japan With Menacing New Look In Latest Trailer For Godzilla: Resurgence
While we have seen bits and pieces of the upcoming Godzilla film from Japan, Shin-Gojira, or Godzilla: Resurgence, as it is titled in English, we’ve…
PlayStation Cat Paw Analog Pad Helps You Stay “IN” Control During Intense Battles
If you ask any Japanese person what is their favorite cat body part, the answer would most likely be — cat paw. That’s why there…
Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice Cream Cheese Tarts Look Like Purple Heaven
Tokyo’s immensely specialty cheese tart store PABLO is no stranger to incorporating staples of Japanese cuisine into their delicious cheese tarts to pleasantly surprise customers….
NYC’s Raindrop Cake Was Actually Inspired By Japanese Mochi
The Raindrop Cake is the newest culinary trend in New York, a translucent dollop of mineral water mixed with gelatin or agar, served with roasted…
Relax At Home On These Super Comfy Rilakkuma Bean Bag Chairs
If anyone knows how to relax, it’s Rilakkuma. His name is a combination of the Japanese words “relax” (rilakkusu) and “bear” (kuma), and now he…
Marshmallow Sakura Slowly Bloom While Soaking In Matcha Latte
Sakura season may be ready to fold up this week, but some areas still haven’t ended yet. The Dominique Ansel Bakery in Omotesando, Tokyo happened…
Clever Commercials Shows Japanese Office Worker Delivering Stinky Feet KO’s After Too Much Work
Japan ranks as one of the top countries that has the longest working hours. Full-time employees work is about 2,000 hours per year, 400 hours…
Piaggio Ape Transformed Into Fendi Flower Shop By Japanese Artist
The 3-wheeled Ape by Italian carmaker Piaggio is quite commonly seen running through the streets of Italy. But it has recently made an appearance in…
Tonkatsu DJ: Club-Worthy Music From The Sounds Of A Tonkatsu Restaurant
“Are the chefs of tonkatsu restaurants the same as DJs??” This was the odd but thought-provoking question of Katsumata Agetarō, protagonist/tonkatsu-chef-and-DJ-in-training of the Japanese gag…